Prometheus Symphony Orchestra
2021-2022 Concert Series
Celebrating 57 Years of Music Making
See “Previous Concerts” for 2013-2019 Concert Information
We are happy to offer free, Sunday afternoon concerts to further Prometheus’ primary mission of bringing classical music to members of our community, including those who may not otherwise be able to attend a live symphony concert. Families with children are always welcome and the facility is wheelchair accessible. There is no admission fee for our concerts but donations are gratefully accepted.
CONCERTS ARE SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT 3:00 PM at :
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
114 Montecito Avenue, Oakland · Map Parking Info
2021-2022 Season
To assure everyone’s safety and comply with current coronavirus protocols, all Audience members must show proof of full vaccination against COVID 19, with a photo ID, to be admitted to our concerts. Every Audience member must wear a mask while inside the church building. Please arrive early so ushers have time to check everyone in. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance that enables us to once again play for you. Be assured that all Orchestra Members are fully vaccinated and do wear masks while playing, when feasible.
First Concert: Saturday, October 2, 2021
View the live stream of the Haydn and Berlioz HERE
Franz Joseph Haydn • Symphony No. 99 in Eb Major
Hector Berlioz • Overture des “Les Francs-juges”
Sergei Prokofiev • Summer Night Suite, Op. 123
Second Concert: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Georg Philipp Telemann • Concerto for Three Trumpets, Two Oboes, and Timpani – video link
Edward Elgar • In the South – video link
Richard Strauss • Four Songs, Op. 27 – video link
Raeeka Shehabi-Yaghmai, Soprano
Third Concert: Sunday, January 30, 2022
Claude Debussy • La Mer
Johannes Brahms • Double Concerto for Violin & Cello
Valery and Starla Breshears (violin and cello)
Co-Winners Khuner Young Artist Concerto Competition
Fourth Concert: Sunday, March 27, 2022 –
Carl Nielsen • Symphony No. 5
Lili Boulanger • D’un matin de printemps
Women Composer Series
Boris Papandopulo • Concerto for Xylophone and String Orchestra
Francis Chua, xylophone
Winner Khuner Young Artist Concerto Competition
Fifth Concert: Sunday, May 22, 2022 – Concert Flyer (PDF Download)
Ludwig van Beethoven • Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major “Eroica”
Richard Strauss • Salome – Dance of the Seven Veils
• Tickets are REQUIRED to attend this concert. Find them HERE
• Proof of vaccination and boosting must be shown to enter
• Masks are required while in the sanctuary
You can view our Lecture Series during our 2020-21 shutdown HERE
